ft_utils

A lightweight VS Code extension providing essential 42 utilities for C and Python development.

• Insert and maintain the 42 header
• Auto-insert headers on new files
• Track function count in .c files from the status bar

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Install

1. Open Extensions in VS Code.
2. Search for ft_utils and install.
3. Or run ext install 2mdtln.ft-header from the Command Palette.

What It Does

42 Header

• Command: ft_utils: Insert 42 Header
• Shortcut: ⌘⌥H (macOS) / Ctrl+Alt+H (Windows/Linux)
• Inserts the standard 42 header at the top of the file.
• If the header already exists, it updates the Updated line.
• Saving a file with an existing header refreshes the Updated timestamp.
• Supports long logins and long emails while preserving header layout.
• Uses a 79-character total header width for Python files to respect flake8 linter standards (E501).

Auto Header

• Toggle from the status bar: 42 Auto Header
• Toggle from command: ft_utils: Toggle 42 Auto Header
• When enabled, creating a new file auto-inserts a header.

Update On Save

• Toggle from command: ft_utils: Toggle Header Update On Save
• Enabled by default.
• When disabled, saving files no longer refreshes the header Updated line.

Function Count (.c)

• Shows Functions: N in the status bar when a .c file is active.
• Warns when function count is > 5.
• Updates automatically as you edit.

Configuration

You can configure the extension in 2 ways.

Settings UI

1. Open VS Code Settings.
2. Search for ft_utils.
3. Set:

• ft_utils.login (your 42 login)
• ft_utils.email (your 42 email)

settings.json

Add these keys to your VS Code settings.json:

{
  "ft_utils.login": "login",
  "ft_utils.email": "login@student.42.fr"
}

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.
© 2025–2026 Muhammed T (2mdtln)